# R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-3: Wages considered in computing benefits

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-3

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-3
- **Heading:** Wages considered in computing benefits
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 28 / Chapter 28-44 / Section 28-44-3

## Text

Notwithstanding any provisions of chapters 42 €” 44 of this title to the contrary, €œwages€ as used in the phrase €œwages for employment from employers€ means, with reference to the benefit provisions of those chapters, only those wages that are paid subsequent to the date upon which the employing unit, by whom those wages were paid, has satisfied the conditions of § 28-42-3(16) with respect to becoming an employer subject to those chapters.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-1 § 28-44-1. Source and manner of payment of benefits €” Services covered by federal law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-2 § 28-44-2. Payment day on holiday.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-3 § 28-44-3. Wages considered in computing benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-4 § 28-44-4. Inclusion of unpaid wages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-6 § 28-44-6. Weekly benefits for total unemployment €” Year established €” Dependents€™ allowance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-7 § 28-44-7. Partial unemployment benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-8 § 28-44-8. Lag day benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-9 § 28-44-9. Duration of benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-10 § 28-44-10. Termination of benefit year.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-11 § 28-44-11. Earnings requirement for benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-12 § 28-44-12. Availability and registration for work.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-12.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-13 § 28-44-13. Report of wages received.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-13.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-14 § 28-44-14. Waiting period.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-14.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-16 § 28-44-16. Labor disputes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-16.md)

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